N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 12, § 8-1.25
(b) The minimum intensity of such illumination shall not fall below 0.50 foot candle at the floor level.
Note:
0.50 foot candle is approximately that given by a 25 watt frosted lamp placed seven feet from the landing edge of the car platform or of a 40 watt frosted lamp placed nine feet from such landing edge.
In factory buildings erected before or after October 1, 1913; in mercantile establishments in buildings erected before or after November 1, 1920.